women drivers

When a 74-year-old woman takes the wheel of a bus or crane in Kerala, people stop to watch. But for Mani Amma, it’s more than a skill — it’s a story of courage, persistence, and steady change that’s turning heads across her state.

Keeping up with the trend of social inclusion and positivity, the authorities have now installed breastfeeding booths at various Kochi stations!

After a review meeting last Friday, Transport minister H M Revanna asked the concerned officials at KSRTC & BMTC to draft a policy which will give incentives to women candidates willing to take up driving heavy transport vehicles for the state transport.

On Dec. 1, Lucknow became the first city to launch its metro trials with two women train operators at the helm. Pratibha Sharma and Prachi Sharma of Allahabad were in the driver’s seat.

NDMC is training women drivers and they are putting in request to centre for appointing these women.